Buckshot O’Brien Classic: Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The annual Buckshot O'Brien Classic returns this season and the field is as loaded as ever. The event will take place November 20 and November 21 at the Anderson Athletic Complex (On the Campus of Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater). Prep Hoops Florida scouts will be in attendance for the event. Here are some of the top players to watch in this year's event: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6-0 senior guard has a whirlwind of potential to play at the next level. 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